Summer Sailing with Etsy!

Here on the coast of Maine, summer and sailing are like 2 peas in a pod!  With our summers being so short, we savor each and every day when you can wear cotton t-shirts and not wool socks.  Kiki of Monki Vintage and I both call Maine home and we get to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the coastline 365 days a year.  No one wants to be on the water in the dead of winter, so that's why I just fell in love with this shopping guide by Kiki titled Ahoy - don't you just feel like hopping on a sailboat and embarking on an adventure?  Bring home any of these nautical themed items and add a splash of sailing on the summer seas into your life!

Ahhh...  Anyone for some sailing?

1  Schooner Mail Holder  ||  Pig and Fish
2  Nautical Anchors Sachets  ||  Gardenmis
3  Americana Red & Navy Striped Pillow  ||  Jillian Rene Decor
4  Nautical Flags Zipper Pouch  ||  oktak
5  Vintage Wooden Ship Model  ||  Anna Lou Vintage

Nautical Decor with Pillows!

With full blown summer just on the horizon, let's take a look at how you can invite in the sunny vibes of a day at the beach into your home decor!  I've chosen to highlight some pillows as I think they're always a great choice for adding seasonal flair to your interior decor.  Switching out your pillows to match the seasons is such a fun way to keep your home environment in sync with the changing moods of nature.  Summer and beach go hand in hand - so my 5 selections today focus on a nautical theme.  Each one can stand alone, but try mixing and matching for a really dynamic look!

Let me know - which one is your fav?


top left             20" Colorblock Pillow || Jillian Rene Decor
top right           Nautical Anchor Pillow || Paris Marketplace
middle             Luxury Lacey Stitch Pillow || Knit Frekkles
bottom left       Mermaid Pillow on Linen || roddy & ginger
bottom right     Sail Pillow - Blue Number 4 || reiter8

Color Focus || Ocean Water

Now that Summer is just around the corner, I've got my mind on a nice beach getaway. The cool ocean breezes, the sound of the waves, the sand between your toes, etc. How can you resist?  That's why my color palette is all about Ocean Water. Not only are these items gorgeous shades of blue they are also perfect for getting into beach mode.  

Where is your favorite beach escape? Mine is the panhandle of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

Ocean Water:

1. blue and white chevron tote bag || Made by Nanna

2. a whale of a time all occasion card || Toodles Noodles

3. blue mod vintage sunglasses || Miss Farfalla

4. ceramic fish wall art || Karo Art

5. nautical photography 8x10 || Pure Nature Photos